Chile Small Ship Cruises

Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

Explore Antarctica on this 14-day cruise that visits the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and the South Shetland Islands to witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and the amazing scenery of glaciers and icebergs.

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

Discover near-mythic, awe-inspiring landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica on the National Geographic Resolution. Explore exotic icescapes and calving glaciers, isolated reserves, and pristine parks, as well as the remarkable wildlife that thrive in these environments.

The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests.

Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.

Join an exclusive 17-day expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.

Join this 18-day Antarctica expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Explore Chilean fjords, Patagonia’s landscapes, and Torres del Paine. Encounter penguins, whales, and glaciers on this epic adventure.

Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

Set sail from Valparaíso, Chile, aboard SH Vega on an 11-day cruise along South America's Pacific coast. Visit historic Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Iquique, explore the Atacama Desert’s dramatic landscapes, and discover Arica and Matarani, gateway to Arequipa. Marvel at wildlife on the Ballestas Islands before concluding in Callao, Lima.

Embark on a 9-day Patagonia adventure aboard MV Ventus Australis, tracing Darwin’s historic route through the Fuegian Archipelago, round-trip from Ushuaia, to the breathtaking landscapes at the world’s end.

The fastest possible trip to Antarctica, and one of most economical is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia. Sail the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, and mythical Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.